Top 15 RV Manufacturers And Brands

Are you in the market for a new RV? Purchasing a new RV is a big decision, and there are many things to consider. Chances are you've started to think about qualities you want your RV to have and the price you want to pay for it. You might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of RV brands out there. So, what are the best RV manufacturers?

There are a lot of RV brands to choose from, but the following brands have become most popular:

  1. Jayco
  2. Forest River
  3. Keystone
  4. Heartland
  5. Winnebago
  6. Airstream
  7. Thor Motor Coach
  8. Grand Design RV
  9. Dutchmen
  10. Coachmen
  11. Newmar
  12. Casita
  13. Northwood
  14. Crossroads
  15. Tiffin

An RV moving down the road at Yellowstone national park, Top 15 RV Manufacturers And Brands

If you still have some questions about the different RV brands to choose from, don't worry. In this guide, we'll talk about the 15 most popular manufacturers in more detail to give you a better idea of what each brand has to offer. Just keep reading!

1. Jayco

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Jayco was founded in the 1960s by Lloyd and Bertha Bontrager who had a vision for making a dream into reality. While the company started by making simple travel trailers, it evolved into manufacturing many different models by the 1980s. Jayco is all about enjoying generations of family fun. 

Jayco makes Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, class C Motorhomes, and class A Motorhomes. The Jayco Jay Flight is one of the most popular choices and is one of America's best-selling travel trailers. 

Click here to see more on Jayco's website. 

2. Forest River

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Forest River was founded in 1996 by Peter Liegl. Liegl had a vision for helping people get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Quality and dependability are two of the company's focuses for all of its products. Forest River makes travel trailers, motorhomes, fifth wheels, toy haulers, camping trailers, and destination trailers. Before being shipped, all of Forest River's products are thoroughly inspected. 

The Alpha Wolf lightweight travel trailer won the "best of show" for a new unit in 2020. The Berkshire XLT motorhome won top RV debut in 2020 from RV Business. 

Click here to see more on Forest River's website.

3. Keystone

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Keystone RV was founded in 1996 by Cole Davis who had a goal to build a quality RV with lots of innovative features with a price tag lower than other RVs on the market.

The brand seeks to provide its customers with the best ownership experience. The Keystone RV company is one of the leading innovators in the industry. The innovations help make the RV safer, more comfortable, and even easier to operate.

Their products include travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and destination trailers. The Keystone Outback and Passport are two of their most popular travel trailers and they have multiple layouts for added versatility. 

Click here to see more on Keystone's website.

4. Heartland

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Heartland was founded in 2003 by RV veterans seeking to build the best options available on the market while redefining the RV manufacturing process. The company is on a continuous search for outfitting their trailers with creative solutions to improve the overall quality and safety. 

Heartland carries travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers. The Bighorn is a popular fifth wheel option while North Trail is a popular travel trailer option.

Click here to see more on Heartland's website. 

5. Winnebago

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Winnebago was founded in 1958 and has been a trailblazer ever since. Their name is one of the most recognizable ones in the industry. Winnebago products have unmatched quality, innovation, and service.

Product offerings include class A, class B, and class C motorhomes as well as travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers. The Winnebago Vista is an excellent class a motorhome with the most affordable price tag. 

Click here to see more on Winnebago's website.

6. Airstream

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You can't have a more classic, recognizable brand than Airstream. Airstreams are known for the distinct shape of the rounded and polished aluminum exterior. The company was founded in the 1920s, the first of travel trailers. The camping trailer business was booming.

Today, the brand stays true to its origin but constantly seeks ways to improve its trailers and touring coaches. Airstream offers much variety in its travel trailer size and feature options. The Airstream Classic travel trailer is one of the best-selling trailers. 

Click here to see more on Airstream's website.

7. Thor Motor Coach

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Thor Motor Coach was founded in 2010 as a result of a merger. Many of the world's most recognized motorhomes are from this manufacturer. The motor homes are available in a wide range of prices, ensuring there's something for every preference and budget. There's always some new cutting edge innovation with their products. 

The company has diverse product models of class A, class B, and class C motorhomes. The Four Winds, Tuscany, and Tellaro are popular options.  

Click here to see more on Thor Motor Coach's website.

8. Grand Design RV

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Grand Design RV was founded in 2012 with a focus on building superior travel trailers, fifth wheels, and towable toy haulers. Connection with customers, dealers, and employees is a top priority for Grand Design. Before the trailers are shipped out, they're sent through an extensive inspection process to ensure they meet top standards.

Grand Design RV offers a selection of travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers. Each has multiple models and layouts. The Imagine is one of their popular travel trailer options. 

Click here to see more on Grand Design's website.

9. Dutchmen

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Dutchmen was founded in 1988 with an initial product line of travel trailers. Over the years, Dutchmen also added fifth wheels, truck campers, and motor homes to its product lineup. The company is known for its legendary innovation and trailblazing value. Better warranties, more quality assurance, and excellent aftermarket support.

One of their well-known models, The Astoria, comes in both travel trailer and fifth wheel layouts. 

Click here to see more on Dutchmen's website.

10. Coachmen

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Coachmen was founded in 1964 with the mission of being dedicated to the enrichment of its customers' lives. With Coachmen, you receive long term value through superior quality, service, and support. Coachmen is the leader of the outdoors. 

The Coachmen brand now carries a lineup of travel trailers, fifth wheels, class A, class B, and class C motorhomes. The Coachmen Apex Ultra Lite is an excellent travel trailer. 

Click here to see more on Coachmen's website.

11. Newmar

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Newmar has had over 50 years of experience in the industry with building high-quality, handcrafted RVs. The company was founded in 1968 by Marvin Miller and Marvin Newcomer because they shared a common goal of wanting to create the best quality RVs available. They started by building RVs that dealers asked for based on what customers told dealers they were looking for.

Newmar started with the fifth wheel and grew into its current product offerings of class A and class C motorhomes. 

Click here to see more on Newmar's website.

12. Casita

Casita was founded in 1983 and has dominated the lightweight travel trailer market for years and years. Quality workmanship and materials go into every trailer that's manufactured. It's a family-owned and operated business that seeks to always serve its customers with exceptional service. 

Casita trailers are generally lighter, more aerodynamic, and easier to tow than other travel trailers. The trailers come in many layout and amenity options. While all of the Casita trailers are well-loved, the Heritage Casita is one of the most popular. 

Click here to see more on Casita's website.

13. Northwood

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Northwood Manufacturing was founded in 1993 by Ron Nash and is based in Northeastern Oregon. All of the travel trailers are built to be used through all 4 seasons, protecting you through both the summer heat and winter cold. 

The manufacturer carries travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and truck campers. The Arctic Fox is one of its top-selling models and is available as either a fifth wheel or a travel trailer.

Click here to see more on Northwood's website.

14. Crossroads

The Crossroads company was founded in 1996 with a devotion to product performance. Crossroads has strong relationships with its dealers so that they can ultimately serve the customer to the best of their ability. Whether you use your RV for full-time or part-time travel, there's a Crossroads RV for you. 

Crossroads has travel trailers, fifth wheels, and destination trailers. The Redwood fifth wheel is one of the best selling products from Crossroads and is ideal for all types of luxury travel. 

Click here to see more on Crossroads' website.

15. Tiffin

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Tiffin Motorhomes is one of the few family-owned manufacturers in the industry. The Tiffin Motorhome company began as a small supply store, and as interests changed and grew, it eventually turned into a motorhome manufacturer by 1972. The manufacturer prides itself on innovative designs and amenities that increase the enjoyment of motorhome travel.

Tiffin Motorhomes craft both class A and class C motorhomes. Luxury and craftsmanship are found in every model. The Phaeton ranks as a best-selling class a motorhome.

Click here to see more on Tiffin's website.

In Closing

There are even more RV manufacturers and brands than the 15 that we talked about, but these are the most popular and well-known! Let us know in the comment section below which brand you're going to go with for your next adventure vehicle. Before you go, make sure to check out these other vehicle guides:

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